Reality TV school founder sees Jon, Kate split as perfect spinoff
By Jessica Heslam / MediaBiz
Thursday, May 28, 2009 - Updated 18h ago
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E-mail Print (3) Comments Text size Share Buzz up!Jon and Kate Gosselin may be heading for splitsville, but even a divorce wouldn’t squash their lucrative reality TV show careers.
New York Reality TV School founder Robert Galinksy - who is coming to the Hub next week - says a divorce has the makings of the “perfect spinoff.”
“You get two-for-one here,” says Galinsky, who has trained the likes of Angel Chang of Bravo TV’s “The Fashion Show” and Jorge Bendersky of Animal Planet’s “Groomer Has It.”
Both Jon and Kate have been accused of cheating - and the couple couldn’t hide their contempt for each other during Monday night’s ratings-bonanza, season five premiere of TLC’s “Jon & Kate Plus 8.”
Should the couple part ways, Galinsky says smart producers would follow Jon on his journey - and Kate on hers - and watch how the kids adapt.
“This is not sheer entertainment anymore,” he said. “It’s sort of a sociological, almost a documentary, at this point.”
“If it’s done tastefully, it could be a great experience for us to watch,” Galinsky added.
His advice for the duo?
“Continue to be completely honest and let us watch the true nature of a relationship as it evolves,” Galinksy said. “They can’t hide from the cameras.”
Galinsky started his reality TV school last June, and he also works with reality TV show vets, such as Trends from VH1’s “I Love New York.”
A few months after launching his school, Galinsky realized there was an opportunity to bring his training techniques into the corporate arena.
On Monday, Galinsky plans to host a seminar for Women@Thomson Reuters in Boston to work on improving their public presentation skills.
“When somebody does really well on a show, they’re building fans. Fans are basically customers,” Galinksy said. “It’s the same thing in the corporate arena.”
The union representating local TV photographers, editors and technicians has filed a grievance and unfair labor practice charge over the deal struck by WBZ-TV (Ch. 4) and WFXT-TV (Ch. 25) to share video and a helicopter.
In an e-mail to shop members, Andy Dubrovsky of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1228 said the union believes the stations have violated the National Labor Relations Act by entering into the deal without bargaining it with the union first.
Dubrovsky said last night that he believes the video sharing will result in layoffs. The union represents about 70 Channel 4 workers and is negotiating to represent about 100 at Fox 25. A WBZ spokeswoman declined comment. A Fox 25 spokeswoman couldn’t be reached for comment last night.
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Kate Gosselin to Release Love Is in the Mix Cookbook
Wednesday May 27, 2009
Kate Gosselin attends a signing for her books "Eight Little Faces" and "Multiple Bles8ings" at Barnes & Noble at the Americana April 14, 2009 in Glendale, CA.
David Livingston/Getty Images CelebNews@Usmagazine.com! - Kate Gosselin to Release Love Is in the Mix Cookbook ShareThisKate Gosselin has plenty on her plate, but that isn't stopping her from publishing a new cookbook.
Her third book, Love Is in the Mix: Making Meals into Memories, is due to hit stores Oct. 13, 2009, according to Amazon.com.
See Jon and Kate Gosselin through the years.
The Jon & Kate Plus 8 star is already the author of Multiple Bles8ings: Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets and the recently released Eight Little Faces, for which she has recently traveled the nation to promote.
"Fans ... won’t want to miss this inside look at one of America’s most famous close-knit families," the back cover states.
See photos of reality love gone bad.
In addition to offering nutritious recipes and tips on eating organically, Love Is in the Mix promises to teach readers "how to craft family traditions that create happy memories" and "how to feed a large family on a budget." The book will include family photos and anecdotes about her twins and sextuplets.
According to the site, Kate will also offer insight into handling picky eaters, making lunchtime fun, planning meals for vacations, and making ordinary days "extra special."
See what your favorite stars look like with Kate Gosselin's hairdo.
Although excerpts from the book have not yet been released, commenters have already begun slamming the star's previously released recipes and claim she stole them "from product boxes and magazine articles."
One person wrote that her recipe for the cereal treat Monkey Munch -- which was mentioned on the TLC show -- is the same as one on the Chex brand website and calls it "plagiarism."
See photos of Jon Gosselin and his mistress.
Other commenters were shocked that the woman who once said that "real cooks don't need recipes" was qualified to write a cookbook. They wrote on Amazon.com that on the show, Kate does little to "no cooking, no meals, just snacks -- crackers, yogurt, grapes, cukes and peppers in pita. The woman can't cook."
Still, with Kate's previous two books reaching the New York Times Best Seller list, the book's publishers are likely expecting similar success with Love Is in the Mix. In addition to her income from book sales, the newest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands today, reports that the Gosselins -- who live in a $1.1 million house -- earn approximately $50,000 to $75,000 per show.
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Wednesday May 27, 2009
Kate Gosselin attends a signing for her books "Eight Little Faces" and "Multiple Bles8ings" at Barnes & Noble at the Americana April 14, 2009 in Glendale, CA.
David Livingston/Getty Images CelebNews@Usmagazine.com! - Kate Gosselin to Release Love Is in the Mix Cookbook ShareThisKate Gosselin has plenty on her plate, but that isn't stopping her from publishing a new cookbook.
Her third book, Love Is in the Mix: Making Meals into Memories, is due to hit stores Oct. 13, 2009, according to Amazon.com.
See Jon and Kate Gosselin through the years.
The Jon & Kate Plus 8 star is already the author of Multiple Bles8ings: Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets and the recently released Eight Little Faces, for which she has recently traveled the nation to promote.
"Fans ... won’t want to miss this inside look at one of America’s most famous close-knit families," the back cover states.
See photos of reality love gone bad.
In addition to offering nutritious recipes and tips on eating organically, Love Is in the Mix promises to teach readers "how to craft family traditions that create happy memories" and "how to feed a large family on a budget." The book will include family photos and anecdotes about her twins and sextuplets.
According to the site, Kate will also offer insight into handling picky eaters, making lunchtime fun, planning meals for vacations, and making ordinary days "extra special."
See what your favorite stars look like with Kate Gosselin's hairdo.
Although excerpts from the book have not yet been released, commenters have already begun slamming the star's previously released recipes and claim she stole them "from product boxes and magazine articles."
One person wrote that her recipe for the cereal treat Monkey Munch -- which was mentioned on the TLC show -- is the same as one on the Chex brand website and calls it "plagiarism."
See photos of Jon Gosselin and his mistress.
Other commenters were shocked that the woman who once said that "real cooks don't need recipes" was qualified to write a cookbook. They wrote on Amazon.com that on the show, Kate does little to "no cooking, no meals, just snacks -- crackers, yogurt, grapes, cukes and peppers in pita. The woman can't cook."
Still, with Kate's previous two books reaching the New York Times Best Seller list, the book's publishers are likely expecting similar success with Love Is in the Mix. In addition to her income from book sales, the newest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands today, reports that the Gosselins -- who live in a $1.1 million house -- earn approximately $50,000 to $75,000 per show.
Join Us on Facebook and Twitter for even more up to the minute celebrity news and photos
A lighter side of cooking
Kate Gosselin Cookbook
LOS ANGELES, CA., May 28 (TOTI) --
Kate Gosselin has been in the news a lot lately. Mostly it's been about her being vindictive and manipulative and how she and her husband Jon are near divorce. Today the news is a bit more fun for Kate.
Kate, who stars in Jon and Kate Plus Eight is putting out her very own cookbook.
Kate Gosselin is no stranger to book tours. She is on right now. She's the author of Multiple Bles8ings: Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets and Eight Little Faces, which she is pushing currently.
But Kate is a lady with great ambitions, and sharing her recipes is one of them.
Inside the book you can examine these claims.
How to craft family traditions that create happy memories
How to feed a large family on a budget
Fans won't want to miss this inside look at one of America�s most famous close-knit families
LOS ANGELES, CA., May 28 (TOTI) --
Kate Gosselin has been in the news a lot lately. Mostly it's been about her being vindictive and manipulative and how she and her husband Jon are near divorce. Today the news is a bit more fun for Kate.
Kate, who stars in Jon and Kate Plus Eight is putting out her very own cookbook.
Kate Gosselin is no stranger to book tours. She is on right now. She's the author of Multiple Bles8ings: Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets and Eight Little Faces, which she is pushing currently.
But Kate is a lady with great ambitions, and sharing her recipes is one of them.
Inside the book you can examine these claims.
How to craft family traditions that create happy memories
How to feed a large family on a budget
Fans won't want to miss this inside look at one of America�s most famous close-knit families
Kate's New cookbook controversy
If the upcoming 40 episode season of Jon & Kate Plus Eight isn't enough to fill your Gosselin needs, then fear not, because now they can invade your kitchen as well as your living room.
And Kate Gosselin puts more money in her pocket!
The "struggling" wife and mother has not let the recent downward spiral of her personal life conflict with the business end. It was just announced that come this October, a third book in the Gosselin franchise will be released. This time, it's a cookbook called Love Is in the Mix: Making Meals into Memories and it's filled with recipes to feed a herd of little ones.
While no excerpts have been released, plenty of people are taking time out to slam the book for plagiarism, stating that most of her ideas are recipes found on any soup can or box. And, of course, people also had to throw their two cents in about the author, deeming her unfit to write a cookbook when she "can't cook."
She has to be feeding them something, otherwise those kids would be all dead! And, please, like a woman with a herd of that many kids has time to experiment in the kitchen. No!
But she is no fool. She knows people will buy crap simply because it has her kids' faces on it.
It's called good marketing, bbs!
And Kate Gosselin puts more money in her pocket!
The "struggling" wife and mother has not let the recent downward spiral of her personal life conflict with the business end. It was just announced that come this October, a third book in the Gosselin franchise will be released. This time, it's a cookbook called Love Is in the Mix: Making Meals into Memories and it's filled with recipes to feed a herd of little ones.
While no excerpts have been released, plenty of people are taking time out to slam the book for plagiarism, stating that most of her ideas are recipes found on any soup can or box. And, of course, people also had to throw their two cents in about the author, deeming her unfit to write a cookbook when she "can't cook."
She has to be feeding them something, otherwise those kids would be all dead! And, please, like a woman with a herd of that many kids has time to experiment in the kitchen. No!
But she is no fool. She knows people will buy crap simply because it has her kids' faces on it.
It's called good marketing, bbs!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Jon Gosselin Steps out with Friends From people
As speculation about the future of Jon and Kate Gosselin's troubled marriage grows, one thing is for sure: they spent the Memorial Day holiday far apart.
While Kate reportedly took the eight on a boat ride in North Carolina this week, Jon was spotted at an upstate New York bar with two women. Several witnesses at 26 Front Street bar in the Hudson River town of Newburgh tell PEOPLE that Jon stopped in with two friends Monday afternoon – a woman who appeared to be in her mid-20s and another who looked to be older.
"They came in, approached the bar, got some drinks and then stood off on their own by a railing," says a bouncer who checked Jon's ID. "They were laughing and talking and they all left together."
The bouncer says Jon and the younger woman, "were standing close at one point ... but there was not any PDA that I noticed." Jon's trip to the bar was first reported on TMZ.com.
Manager Robb Tanczos says Jon drank Miller Lite. "I didn't see any kissing, touching, caressing or anything like that," he says. "They just kind of chilled."
Both Jon and Kate have denied reports they have been unfaithful to one another.
Sources say Jon and his two friends spent about 40 minutes in the outdoor area of the Newburgh bar and left after it appeared people began noticing they were there.
"People tried taking cell phone pictures and they turned around to face the railing and kind of spread out so they weren't standing so close," says the bouncer.
"I think once people recognized him they left," adds Tanczos.
The trio also stopped into another restaurant nearby, Torches on the Hudson, for some food and drink that afternoon.
"Jon looked really relaxed and was talking to people," general manager Damien Brady tells PEOPLE. "One of the waitresses asked for an autograph and he gave it to her."
While Kate reportedly took the eight on a boat ride in North Carolina this week, Jon was spotted at an upstate New York bar with two women. Several witnesses at 26 Front Street bar in the Hudson River town of Newburgh tell PEOPLE that Jon stopped in with two friends Monday afternoon – a woman who appeared to be in her mid-20s and another who looked to be older.
"They came in, approached the bar, got some drinks and then stood off on their own by a railing," says a bouncer who checked Jon's ID. "They were laughing and talking and they all left together."
The bouncer says Jon and the younger woman, "were standing close at one point ... but there was not any PDA that I noticed." Jon's trip to the bar was first reported on TMZ.com.
Manager Robb Tanczos says Jon drank Miller Lite. "I didn't see any kissing, touching, caressing or anything like that," he says. "They just kind of chilled."
Both Jon and Kate have denied reports they have been unfaithful to one another.
Sources say Jon and his two friends spent about 40 minutes in the outdoor area of the Newburgh bar and left after it appeared people began noticing they were there.
"People tried taking cell phone pictures and they turned around to face the railing and kind of spread out so they weren't standing so close," says the bouncer.
"I think once people recognized him they left," adds Tanczos.
The trio also stopped into another restaurant nearby, Torches on the Hudson, for some food and drink that afternoon.
"Jon looked really relaxed and was talking to people," general manager Damien Brady tells PEOPLE. "One of the waitresses asked for an autograph and he gave it to her."
Headed for Divorce Court
Jon and Kate are both talking to high powered lawyers, and it has been said if they are getting a divorce Kate wants it to be done by July 15th according to reports from comcast.net.
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